Benfica 2-1 Liverpool: In game and Post Match thread

Im just happy Pacheco is on the bench. I actually like Lucas. Two holding midfielders is alright so long we have the talent on the wings and up top to get the goals.

We'll save the attacking football for Anfield.

Would've stuck with the same line-up that we played against Sunderland.

NEVERMIND. Again.

Not possible, cause Maxi cant play in the europaleague.

Well, that was expected.

We'll win 2-1. Torres and Gerrard.

Lucas needs to play an attacking role, as opposed to a defending one.

Would have liked the same team as the one against Sunderland. This team has struggled before!
Still, can't say I'm much surprised. Thinking it'll be a 1-1 draw or we might just nick it 1-0.

We couldn't play like tat because Maxi is cup-tied. :/
I'm going 1-1 draw and then 0-0 at Anfield.

I don't understand why Yossi isn't playing anymore.
He's been one of the few better players when nothing worked and ever since he got back from injury Rafa doesn't let him play.

Lucas needs to play an attacking role, as opposed to a defending one.

I'd agree, but i think Rafa will look to shut Ramires and Aimar down. He knows Aimar too well from being his manager, and Ramires has been excellent.

Also, Di Maria cutting in from the flank would need some shutting down.

I'd be delighted if Rafa took the game to them, but i don't see it

Lucas needs to play an attacking role, as opposed to a defending one.

If he play like he did againts Lille I'll be happy.

Its okay Gerrard told Lucas to go forward against Lille and did well

So if Gerrard tells him again we can then win 2-1

I expect us to be under a lot of pressure tonight, a clean sheet would be a plus.

Benfica away and Lille at home are completely different prospects, don't expect either of our midfielders to get forward much.

I'm going to be out for this which is a weird feeling.  Doesn't happen that often.

Hoping to look at my phone and see a good result.

I wouldn't be too disheartened with a draw or even a loss, as long as we get that away goal.  Obviously I'd prefer the win though!

Come on you Reds!

What was that song on five when they you say Lucas warm up? Little fancy tune...anyone got an idea?

Lets see does a midfield of Lucas and Masch fail to produce again.

We are really going to struggle tonight, watch out for Di Maria he is a quality player if he is on Insua side he will cause us all sorts of problems

Mr Negativity strikes again.

This might just be Lucas' sort of game, I'm sure he'll have played against their (Benfica) style of play plenty of times back in Brazil.

Benfica are unbeaten in 25 league games? or 25 games in a row

wow

Benfica are unbeaten in 25 league games? or 25 games in a row

wow

Til tonight.

No I'm giving my opinion is that okay YNWA. I thought this is the match thread so are you only allowed on here if you are agreeing with everyone.

 I don't like Masch and Lucas in midfield and Kuyt on the right that is my view.  I haven't criticised your view have I.

We couldn't play like tat because Maxi is cup-tied. :/
I'm going 1-1 draw and then 0-0 at Anfield.

Ya I meant with more or less the same team and the same formation as opposed to our current 4-2-3-1.

What was that song on five when they you say Lucas warm up? Little fancy tune...anyone got an idea?

It's always when they tell you what's coming up...

Not a fan of Lucas, but there is no one else to do the holding role tonight. I wouldn't trust Plessiss in a game like this.

Not a fan of Lucas, but there is no one else to do the holding role tonight. I wouldn't trust Plessiss in a game like this.

Really?

I would.  He has bare pace and pure flair... 

I wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!